Chapter 14: Two Foxes, One “Coincidence”

Sang Zhiyi and Song Ying looked into each other’s eyes.

Sang Zhiyi’s eyes narrowed almost imperceptibly.

This man was quite petty, wasn’t he?

Seeing how smug Song Ying was, Sang Zhiyi could easily guess that there was something behind his drawing this time—after all, the staff member had just openly handed over duties right in front of everyone.

But since he was the male guest she most wanted to choose among the three, and becoming partners was already a done deal, Sang Zhiyi didn’t keep Song Ying waiting.

“Mine is also number one.”

She took out her bamboo lot, her face showing flawless surprise, as if she were genuinely delighted that the two of them had drawn the same number.

“Director Song, I’m in a pair with you.

What a coincidence.”

She gave Song Ying plenty of face.

Song Ying almost broke character and laughed out loud at Sang Zhiyi’s “what a coincidence.”

He had seen how smart Sang Zhiyi was, and now she was putting on such a convincing act.

“It really is quite a coincidence.”

Song Ying tried his best to hold back his laughter, or at least not laugh too obviously.

“So then, my partner, shouldn’t you come over to my side?”

[!!

Song Ying, what are you saying?!

That’s so flirty!!]

[He’s still smiling!

And smiling so happily!

This tone, this expression—you all need to savor it carefully!]

[“My partner” “come to my side”—what kind of phrasing is that?!

It’s so ambiguous, I love it!]

[Before, some people said Director Song looked like the type who would be really good at flirting?

You were absolutely right, aaaaaa!]

[Xiaoqian, go over already—your male guest is waiting for you!]

Since it had come to this, Sang Zhiyi went along with it.

After saying goodbye to Jiang Yingru and Zhongli Miaomiao, she quickened her pace and walked over to Song Ying’s side.

Under the close-up camera, the height difference between Sang Zhiyi and Song Ying became very apparent.

Sang Zhiyi stood obediently next to Song Ying, looking completely like a little bird leaning on its perch.

The corners of Song Ying’s mouth lifted in a smile as he lowered his head and whispered in Sang Zhiyi’s ear.

“Miss Ren, who exactly started the rumor that your acting is bad?

You’re clearly such a good actress.”

Sang Zhiyi’s expression didn’t change as she very cooperatively whispered back to Song Ying.

“Director Song, don’t fool me.

Saying things like that will make me fantasize about having a chance to work with you in the future.”

She didn’t address the question itself at all.

Instead, she shifted the focus to whether she could seek a collaboration.

Such blatant scheming, yet delivered in such a soft manner.

Like a little fox extending her tail—furry, soft, and fuzzy.

Song Ying unconsciously ground his molars.

He had to admit, he was indeed susceptible to this approach.

“I’m very picky when it comes to casting actors for my projects.”

Song Ying didn’t give any definite answer.

Sang Zhiyi showed no sign of displeasure whatsoever.

“I won’t let you down.”

Song Ying straightened up, returning to a normal social distance from Sang Zhiyi, and his voice returned to a normal volume.

“Then I’ll wait.”

[Holy shit, holy shit, holy shit!

For a moment there, I really thought they were about to kiss!]

[???

What do you two have that you can’t share with your brothers, that you have to whisper in front of tens of millions of viewers?!]

[Let’s crowdfund to buy the production team some reliable audio equipment.]

[Reject mystery people starting with me!

Director Song, what exactly are you waiting for?!

I’m so anxious aaaa!]

[They look so good together.

Just standing side by side, they’re so compatible!]

Amidst the barrage’s enthusiastic discussion, the CP for Song Ying and Sang Zhiyi also got a name: “Pine Nut.”

[I really never expected these two together to have such strong chemistry.

I’m shipping “Pine Nut” to death!]

[When you think about it, it’s not that strange.

Ren Xiaoqian is the flirtiest among the female guests, and Song Ying is the flirtiest among the male guests.

Put the two flirtiest together, and of course sparks fly!]

[Then what about President Lou?

Doesn’t President Lou like Mermaid Sister?]

[Wait a minute, I suddenly recall that currently, as far as we know, Jiang Yingru and Zhongli Miaomiao both really like Ren Xiaoqian, Lou Yanchen probably also has feelings for Ren Xiaoqian, and Song Ying is directly paired with Ren Xiaoqian as this episode’s official CP—doesn’t that mean almost all the guests are interested in Ren Xiaoqian?!]

Inside the villa’s reception hall, Lou Yanchen was about to explode from holding it in.

The clinging vine he kept was actually being ambiguous with his rival right in front of him?!

If it weren’t for the few remaining shreds of rationality reminding him that the live stream was on, Lou Yanchen would have lost it.

Lou Yanchen’s expression was so terrifying that the production team didn’t dare to point a camera at him at all.

The producer became even more certain: President Lou really disliked Sang Zhiyi!

The first guest the live stream audience saw react was Zhongli Miaomiao.

“When did Sister Xiaoqian draw her lot?!”

Zhongli Miaomiao’s face was full of shock.

“No, wait—how did Sister Xiaoqian end up as Old Song’s partner?!”

When Zhongli Miaomiao entered, among the three female guests, both Sang Zhiyi and Jiang Yingru had already drawn their lots.

Only the number two lot was left, which was inevitably hers.

There was no suspense—it was just a formality.

Plus, she had been so emotional just now that the staff member hadn’t found the right opportunity to give her the lot, which was why Zhongli Miaomiao was only now figuring out the situation.

[f*ck, the little princess’s 3G network has finally connected, hahahaha.]

[You’re awake now?

Your Sister Xiaoqian has already run off with another man.jpg]

[Aren’t you being a bit too mean there, hahahaha.]

[Wait a minute, didn’t Zhongli Miaomiao like Liu Bolin last episode?]

[That was before Ren Xiaoqian’s mermaid.

Once Ren Xiaoqian’s mermaid appeared, the little princess only had eyes for Sister Xiaoqian, hahaha.]

During the last episode, Zhongli Miaomiao’s interactions with Liu Bolin had indeed been limited throughout.

Later, with Sang Zhiyi’s guidance and reminders, Zhongli Miaomiao happily played with Sister Xiaoqian and completely forgot about Liu Bolin.

By now, although some of Liu Bolin’s less-developed-brain fans were still clinging to Zhongli Miaomiao and relentlessly attacking her, overall, the situation was already far better than in the original plot development.

When the barrage mentioned this, it only attracted a few of Liu Bolin’s fans throwing crazy tantrums and spewing profanity, but they were quickly sanctioned by the live stream’s moderators.

[Now the only guest left who hasn’t arrived is Liu Bolin, right?]

[The production team has an officially announced start time.

The live stream actually started earlier than that, which should be the time the guests were required to arrive.

That time has long passed.

Liu Bolin is late by himself, making everyone wait for him…]

[If you don’t understand, don’t talk nonsense!

Shut your mouth!

Our Bolin has many appearances and a lot of work to do.

What’s the big deal if he’s a little late?!]

[Exactly, exactly!

Do you think everyone is as idle as you, doing nothing all day except hating on Lin Bao?

You bunch of s6#3.88sg8+]

[…Who exactly is the one doing nothing all day?]

[Maybe this is what top-tier idols are like [smile]]

Just as the live stream was erupting into another argument over Liu Bolin, Liu Bolin himself finally arrived, late.

The first thing Liu Bolin did upon arriving on the first floor of the villa was to sneak a glance at Zhongli Miaomiao.

Earlier, when his agent specifically warned him that he had caught the eye of the little princess of the Zhongli family, Liu Bolin had felt quite proud.

See?

His charm was unmatched.

Even a girl from a top-tier wealthy family like Zhongli Miaomiao had to bow at his feet!

But Liu Bolin wasn’t stupid.

He knew very well what price he would have to pay to be with a girl from such a prominent family.

First of all, he wouldn’t be able to casually sleep with other beautiful women anymore.

Secondly, if the Zhongli family found out how many women he had slept with in the past, they would definitely come after him.

His best option was never to accept Zhongli Miaomiao’s pursuit from the beginning and stay as far away as possible.

Of course, he also couldn’t outright reject Zhongli Miaomiao.

If this little princess turned from love to hate, that wouldn’t be fun.

Moreover, deep down, Liu Bolin actually quite enjoyed the feeling of being pursued by a girl from a wealthy family.

He loved watching Zhongli Miaomiao want him but not be able to have him!

But he had to be careful with the balance.

Although it seemed like Zhongli Miaomiao hadn’t been paying much attention to him lately, Liu Bolin was very confident in his charm.

What if Zhongli Miaomiao was just trying to play hard to get?

So he deliberately arrived late to the filming set and made a point of observing Zhongli Miaomiao’s state first thing.

However, where Liu Bolin’s gaze fell, he was first attracted by Sang Zhiyi.

Different from what he had seen last time, Sang Zhiyi’s appearance today was completely refreshed.

Like Lou Yanchen, Liu Bolin was also stunned by her beauty.

He couldn’t help greeting Sang Zhiyi first.

“Sister Xiaoqian, hello!”

Liu Bolin smiled a bit goofily, forming a clear contrast with his roguishly handsome looks.

“Sister Xiaoqian, you look really pretty today!”

In terms of age, Liu Bolin was the second youngest among the six guests, almost two years younger than Ren Xiaoqian, and he had debuted later than Ren Xiaoqian as well.

Calling Sang Zhiyi “sister” wasn’t inappropriate—it showed modesty and respect.

And… when they had chatted online before, that was how he addressed Sang Zhiyi.

[Boo hoo, today’s Lin Bao is making my maternal instincts overflow!]

[Although we could already see from the last episode that Liu Bolin had a good impression of Ren Xiaoqian—he kept praising her during the aquarium broadcast—I still can’t help but gasp now.

Hiss—so it really is everyone having feelings for Ren Xiaoqian alone?!]

[But who doesn’t love a mermaid sister who is this beautiful, this sweet, and this flirty?]

[I suddenly realized that even Liu Bolin’s fans haven’t really cursed Ren…]

[I happened to see that discussion.

They said they’d rather the mermaid sister be paired with their oppa than let the little princess succeed.

One is seriously trying to pursue him, the other is just a temporary team-up for the show—of course it’s different.]

Sang Zhiyi met Liu Bolin’s gaze and shyly lowered her head.

The fish had taken the bait.

It was time for her to clean up some dirty things.

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